# aa Pro vs Pasta Machine

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: aa Pro at none against Pasta Machine's 22. aa Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 16%). Pasta Machine's advantage is ratings volume (8.7K vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pasta Machine sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. aa Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pasta Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pasta Machine has 8.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of aa Pro's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aa Pro | Pasta Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-pro-insert-master-and-loop-circle-ball-games/id1135211737/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **8.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PEI FU LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006695506) | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) |

## What reviewers say

### aa Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-pro-insert-master-and-loop-circle-ball-games/id1135211737)

A minimalist arcade game testing your reflexes and control with one-touch gameplay. Navigate through levels by shooting a ball and avoiding crashes. It's a game of risk, reaction, and calm under pressure.

**Highlights:** One-touch gameplay, Risk and reflex challenges, Minimalist arcade design, 2000 levels, 50 game modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pasta Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445)

Engage in a relaxing ASMR idle and clicker game. Shape dough, slice with precision, and build your pasta production line. Enjoy satisfying animations and realistic sounds for endless fun.

**Highlights:** ASMR idle gameplay, Clicker mechanics, Dough shaping, Precision slicing, Production line growth, Satisfying animations, Realistic sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Pass 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Bundle Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Pass 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Speed Bundle Subscription | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Endless Skip Subscription | $49.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ad Bundle Subscription | $54.99 | per 7 days |
| Skip-it 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 25 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fusulli Pasta | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Game Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack Starter | $8.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 100 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spaghetti Pasta | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 4 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pasta Pack | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing experience
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Glitches and bugs
- 🤑 Excessive ads and monetization
- ⏱️ Slow progression and upgrades
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after completing level 2
- Daily rewards not working as intended
- Progress resets when leveling up

**Requested features**

- More variety in pasta types and visuals
- Improved progression and leveling system
- Ability to play offline


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aa Pro free?

aa Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pasta Machine free?

Pasta Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, aa Pro or Pasta Machine?

Pasta Machine is rated higher. aa Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Pasta Machine averages 4.6 from 8.7K ratings.

### Do aa Pro or Pasta Machine have ads?

Pasta Machine shows ads; aa Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, aa Pro or Pasta Machine?

aa Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Pasta Machine fortnightly. Most recently, aa Pro was updated on October 9, 2026 and Pasta Machine on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*